Fresh off a four-peat as a state volleyball champion Feldman and company lost to Centralia for the basketball title a year ago. Much has been written about the Fort Hays State commit and unanimous first team all-state selection. Feldman has the most complete game in the classification. She poured in 19.3 points a game while shooting 36% from three and 75% from the line. She also added 5.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 3.4 steals and 1.5 blocks. At just shy of 900 points scored she could end her career in 1,300 territory.

Feldman is coming off a Class 1A DI State Volleyball Tournament. She has had an impressive high school career in both volleyball and basketball. She averaged 19 points per game last season in 22 games played. She is quick and long, which benefits her in both sports. She is ranked No. 21, chasing an elusive state basketball title, and is verbally committed to Fort Hays State University to play roundball.

Arika Feldman Arika Feldman 6'1" | SF Little River | 2026 State KS  continues to shine as one of Little River’s most versatile athletes, bringing power, poise, and leadership to every sport she plays. A key part of the Redskins’ success and their return to the 1A Division I State Tournament, Feldman stands out for her athleticism and consistency in big moments.

She competes with a strong mix of physicality and control, showing the same balance and focus that make her a force on the basketball court. Feldman’s ability to read the game, finish plays, and stay composed under pressure reflects her experience and confidence as an upperclassman leader.

Tough, competitive, and team-driven, Feldman is the type of player who anchors a roster — steady when things get tense, vocal when her team needs direction, and always ready to deliver when it matters most.

Feldman has verbally committed to play basketball for the Fort Hays State Tigers, but she has still been showing off her skills on the volleyball court. Through 38 sets played, she has recorded 138 kills and 51 blocks. She is on pace to have back-to-back seasons with 100-plus total blocks. She is a double-double threat every time she takes the basketball floor for Little River. She is ranked No. 21 overall in the Kansas Class of 2026 rankings.

Arika Feldman Arika Feldman 6'1" | SF Little River | 2026 State KS is emerging as an efficient perimeter threat for Little River. She has made 36% of her three-point attempts. She has both efficiency and confidence beyond the arc. Giving her the ability to stretch the floor forces defenses to extend, opening up lanes for her teammates and creating mismatches in half-court sets. She displays solid shot selection and doesn’t hesitate to pull the trigger when given space. Whether in catch-and-shoot situations or pulling up off the dribble, Feldman’s making her a valuable offensive asset and a player to keep on the radar for programs seeking a dependable perimeter shooter.

Arika Feldman Arika Feldman 6'1" | SF Little River | 2026 State KS is an efficient scorer. She is a dependable offensive weapon; Feldman consistently finds ways to impact the scoreboard without forcing the game. She’s a skilled shot-maker who thrives in structured sets and transition opportunities. Feldman is especially effective pulling up from midrange and beyond the arc. She understands how to work off the ball, coming off screens, or relocating to create open looks. Her off-ball movement and shot readiness make her a natural fit in motion-heavy offenses.

A 6’1″ 2026 forward from Kansas who really impressed me with her height and versatile skill set. The long lefty could really stretch the defense with her ability to hit the deep ball. She hit a couple of shots from well beyond the 3-point line. She can also go inside to use her height to score inside. She can be disruptive at the top of the zone defense and would also rotate down to block a shot.

The Fort Hays State University commit had a huge 2025 high school season that ended with a second 1A Div I state runner-up finish and selections to KBCA, KSHSAA, SIK and Wheat State League (2x) first teams. One of the top small forwards in the state regardless of classification, put up 19 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.6 steals while shooting 36% from three and 75% from the line. Long, quick, fast and hard nosed she plays and defends on the wing and inside.

Arika was on fire, scoring 38 points with an incredible 10-of-13 from beyond the arc! She’s been absolutely unstoppable lately, averaging 30 points per game and draining 14 three-pointers in her last two games. Her shooting performance has been nothing short of spectacular, helping her team dominate on the court.

The extremely deep and talented Redskins rolled though the regular season and took an undefeated record into the 1A state title game in 2024. After winning a hard fought semi-final over Oen Deters Oen Deters 5'6" | SG Centralia | 2025 State KS ‘s Centralia squad Little River was upset by Frankfort for all the marbles. Despite losing all-state point guard Alaina Eck (Barton County Community College) Feldman and company return an extremely talented roster that could run the table again. After being at the far end of the bench, and several inches shorter than she is now, during her freshman season Feldman’s game grew even more than her height. She piled up most of her 442 points last season and, unfortunately for her opponents, she’s an even stronger player heading into her junior season. Easily the top small forward in the class, she holds three MIAA D II offers already. A returning Wheat State League first teamer she picked up KSHSAACovered second, KBCA third and Sports In Kansas honorable mention selections.